Yankees honor CC Sabathia by retiring his No. 52 jersey
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
CC Sabathia's No. 52 was retired by the New York Yankees in a ceremony at Monument Park on September 25, 2026, prior to a doubleheader against Baltimore. The Hall of Famer became the 24th player honored in this way, joining fellow 2009 World Series champions Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, and Jorge Posada. Sabathia reflected on the significance of the tribute, stating it felt more monumental than his Hall of Fame induction. The event included video messages from other Yankees legends and culminated with Sabathia throwing out the first pitch to his son.
- •Ceremony held before a doubleheader against Baltimore.
- •Sabathia became the 24th player to have his number retired.
- •He reflected on the honor being bigger than his Hall of Fame induction.
- •Sabathia joined other 2009 champions with retired numbers.
- •Event featured video tributes from Yankees legends.
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees retire Hall of Famer CC Sabathia’s No. 52 and honor him with plaque in Monument Park
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees retire Hall of Famer CC Sabathia's No. 52 and honor him with plaque in Monument Park
"CC Sabathia saw many ceremonies honoring former players during 11 seasons with the New York Yankees and never envisioned he would be an honoree. Sabathia became the 24th player or manager to get his number retired and the Hall of Fame left-hander was honored with a plaque in Monument Park during a ceremony before a doubleheader opener against Baltimore on Friday. Sabathia joined Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada as the fifth member of 2009 World Series champion Yankees with a retired number and plaque.
"Sabathia joined Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada as the fifth member of the 2009 World Series team with a retired number and plaque.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 9:49 PMYankees retire Hall of Famer CC Sabathia’s No. 52 and honor him with plaque in Monument Park
Sabathia joined Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada as the fifth member of the 2009 World Series team with a retired number and plaque.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 9:16 PMYankees retire Hall of Famer CC Sabathia's No. 52 and honor him with plaque in Monument Park
CC Sabathia saw many ceremonies honoring former players during 11 seasons with the New York Yankees and never envisioned he would be an honoree. Sabathia became the 24th player or manager to get his number retired and the Hall of Fame left-hander was honored with a plaque in Monument Park during a ceremony before a doubleheader opener against Baltimore on Friday. Sabathia joined Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada as the fifth member of 2009 World Series champion Yankees with a retired number and plaque.
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